Dartmouth Big Green vs Yale Bulldogs Predictions October 10, 2026
Yale Bulldogs will beat Dartmouth Big Green 27-20 in our October 10 forecast, with Yale’s early scoring production and Charles Hewitt’s passing performance providing the strongest reasons to favor the home team. Dartmouth’s recent defensive finish keeps confidence low. Neither Yale -5.5 (-113) nor the 53.5 total at -125 offers a convincing betting edge, making the official wager Pass.
Dartmouth Big Green vs Yale Bulldogs prediction and best bet
Yale gets the nod in this 2026 college football matchup because its early offensive results offer a plausible route to outscoring Dartmouth. The Bulldogs averaged an Ivy League-leading 31.5 points through two games, according to Yale’s September 30 report. That is an encouraging starting point for the forecast, though it predates their October 3 meeting with Merrimack.
Dartmouth supplies the strongest counterargument after beating Penn 14-10 on October 3. Its defense protected a late lead, and its quarterback completed 13 of 15 passes. Those performances make a close finish credible. The best betting decision is Pass: Yale is the winner in our projection, but the evidence is too limited to treat the projected margin as a dependable spread advantage.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Venue: Yale Bowl, New Haven, Connecticut.
Broadcast: ESPNU.
Conference context: This is Dartmouth’s second Ivy League game, following its victory over Penn in the conference opener.
SportsJaw moneyline: Dartmouth +164; Yale -215.
SportsJaw spread: Dartmouth +5.5 (-113); Yale -5.5 (-113). SportsJaw total: Over 53.5 (-125); Under 53.5 (-125).